MNN's 2015 series of regional meetings will focus on building a strong and stable nonprofit workforce. We hope you'll add your voice to this important conversation and join MNN to learn about ways that your organization can support and develop  its employees. Click here to register.

These interactive and informative meetings provide an overview of the features and benefits of each of the Workforce Training Fund Grant programs (easy-to-get money for training your employees) followed by a facilitated conversation to identify and address professional development needs across the nonprofit sector.

The Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey, which provides a glimpse of the current employment practices and economic trends of the sector, found that nonprofits are projecting growth in 2015 that could potentially outpace the corporate sector: 50% of nonprofits anticipated creating new jobs this year, compared to only 36% of private companies. 

Here are several other findings from the survey that highlight a thriving sector: 

• 49% of nonprofits reported increasing staff over the past year
• All positions in the sector are growing: direct service and program management are positioned to grow the most, with fundraising and community outreach also high on the list
• Nonprofits are using their social media savy to recruit employees; use of LinkedIn to find employees has increased by 10%, Facebook is up 11%, and Twitter is up 5%

While the projected growth is exciting news for the sector, it also shines a light on challenges related to recruitment and retention. While the rate of nonprofit turnover has increased to 19%, over 50% of nonprofits do not have a formal recruitment strategy, and the majority of organizations do not have a formal recruitment budget. 

In order to maintain growth and retain the employees who are the driving force behind the essential work that nonprofits do, organizations must take a proactive approach to address these challenges. Supporting, developing and investing in nonprofit employees will be important over the next few years, especially as we see a generational shift in leadership. 

Make sure to check out the 2015 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey's fantastic infographic and read the full survey report. And if you're interested in tackling the topic of workforce development, attend one of MNN's regional meetings mentioned above.)

The 2015 SONI Survey is Open!

Are your nonprofit's investment policies and management practices measuring up? Get the answer to this critical question by participating in the 2015 Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI) survey. Last year, SONI provided more than 300 nonprofits with peer  bench-marking  data about how their  investments were performing, key policy guidelines and best practices, and much more. All survey participants will receive the full report.

The survey closes March 20. Click here to learn more and take the survey.

MNN Kicks-Off Free, Monthly Webinar Series

Tomorrow is the first in a series of free, monthly webinars presented by MNN and various partners who are experts in their respective fields. 

 

Join us for Strategic Planning Simplified: The Why, What & How with EssentialWorth. You'll learn why strategic planning is important for nonprofits, the critical components of a strategic planning process, and the key elements of a strategic plan. You will also learn how to assess your readiness for strategic planning and important steps to get you started. The webinar is free and will take place from 10-11am. Click here to register.

 

If you are interested in presenting a webinar, contact [email protected].